The Hymnbook ‎#353

353. Am I a Soldier of the Cross

1 Am I a soldier of the cross,
A follower of the Lamb?
And shall I fear to own His cause,
Or blush to speak His name?

2 Must I be carried to the skies
On flowery beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed through bloody seas?

3 Are there no foes for me to face?
Must I not stem the flood?
Is this vile world a friend to grace,
To help me on to God?

4 Sure I must fight if I would reign;
Increase my courage, Lord;
I'll bear the toil, endure the pain,
Supported by Thy Word.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
• Title: Am I a Soldier of the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1724)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 2:1-3
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:12
• Topic: Courage; God: Captain; Loyalty; Soldiers of Christ; Life in Christ: Loyalty and Courage

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Thomas A. Arne (1762)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major